SEAT BELT: REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002EKGJ
Model Year Start: 2024	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [10/2023 - ]
Title: SEAT BELT: REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [10/2023 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear seat outer belt assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
*: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for HV model)*
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization	Power door lock control system

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
1: When performing learning using the Techstream. Click here 2: w/o Power Back Door System
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane control system
		Parking support brake system (for Gasoline model)*1
		Pre-collision system
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system
	Back door lock initialization*2	Power door lock control system

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter)

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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2. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

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3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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5. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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6. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model, w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter)

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7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter)

for A25A-FKS:
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for A25A-FXS:
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CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

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9. REMOVE BENCH TYPE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK

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11. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH

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12. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (FLOOR ANCHOR)

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13. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH

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14. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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15. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

16. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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17. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

18. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

20. REMOVE NO. 3 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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21. REMOVE NO. 2 BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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22. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER BOARD (for HV Model)

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23. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE

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24. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Pull back the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the deck trim side panel assembly LH can be removed.

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25. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
Pull back the rear door opening trim weatherstrip RH so that the deck trim side panel assembly RH can be removed.

26. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

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27. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

28. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SET

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29. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

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30. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

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31. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

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32. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

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33. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

34. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly LH.

(b) w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter:

(1) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, pull out the locking button to release the lock to disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

*a	Locking Button
	Remove in this Direction
	Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

	Bolt
	Nut

(d) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt assembly LH.

(e) Remove the bolt.

(f) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt anchor bracket sub-assembly LH.

35. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the bolt and floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly RH.

(b) w/ Pretensioner and Force Limiter:

(1) Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, pull out the locking button to release the lock to disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

*a	Locking Button
	Remove in this Direction
	Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

	Bolt
	Nut

(d) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt assembly RH.

(e) Remove the bolt.

(f) Detach the guide to remove the rear seat outer belt anchor bracket sub-assembly RH.